Comparison

PUB Reader vs OneControl Auto

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PUB Reader

Open, read, and convert Microsoft Publisher documents on your iOS device. Easily view document outlines, page thumbnails, and search text. Export files to Word or PDF formats for further editing.

Highlights
  • Open and read PUB files
  • Export to Word (.docx, .doc)
  • Export to RTF
  • Export to PDF
  • Document outlines and page thumbnails
  • Text search and copy
  • Document management and organization
Features
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“PUB Reader” allows you to open and read Microsoft Publisher documents (PUB file) on iOS device. It offers you fantastic reading experience using document outlines, page thumbnails and text search features. In addition, “PUB Reader” allows you to export PUB file into Microsoft Word(.docx, .doc) and RTF to make it available for editing in other Word processing software. Do you receive Microsoft Publisher documents (.pub) as email attachments on you iPhone and iPad? Are you having plenty of Microsoft Publisher files that no decent viewer available to open on your iPhone and iPad? The easiest way to circumvent these problems is PUB Reader. - It converts the text, text characteristics, paragraphs, text frames linking, text frame columns, tables, graphics and other Publisher objects and properties to the matching Microsoft Word format objects and properties by preserving layout. - It also allows to convert PUB file into PDF. - Standard document interaction interface to share, send and save exported documents. READING FEATURES: - Fully selectable and searchable text contents. Select and copy text to clipboard for further use. - Pinch out and Pinch in to ZoomIn and ZoomOut view. - Navigate through topics by document outlines, if exist. - Search text feature to find a character, word or sentence any where in a document. - Scroll through your document by Page Thumbnails or Go to page feature. DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT - The inbuilt document browse view automatically gives you the option to share documents using the Share button or a drag-and-drop action. It also provides a standard interface for browsing and managing documents. - Automatically handles access to iCloud for you within the app. It also provides access to documents managed by third-party storage service extensions installed on your device. - Browse, find and sort documents to help you locate the document you want. Tap the PUB file that you want to open. - You can move, delete, duplicate and rename a document with document manager in browser view. - In the document manager, you can group related documents into folders so they’re easy to find. Note: “PUB Reader” is standalone application running natively to open and convert Microsoft Publisher documents (.pub) securely right on your iOS device. You can refer User Manual for any assistance Or Contact Support.

About

OneControl Auto

Control and monitor your trailer remotely via Bluetooth. Adjust brake settings, track tire pressure, and prevent trailer sway for a safer towing experience. Save custom profiles for different trailers and payloads.

Highlights
  • Monitor trailer tire pressure
  • Control trailer brake output
  • Prevent trailer sway
  • Create and save towing profiles
  • Real-time adjustments while towing
Features
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Manage Your Trailer from the Palm of Your Hand Take the helm and command your trailer from the palm of your hand. The OneControl Auto™ app works on iOS smartphones and makes it easy to monitor and control your trailer as you tow. Simply connect the app through Bluetooth® and control your brake controller while monitoring tire pressure and preventing trailer sway. With OneControl Auto you can make changes while towing in real-time and even create and save profiles for towing specific trailers or payloads. Compatible with CURT Tire Linc™ TPMS Monitor, Echo™ Brake Controllers & True Course Auto™ Sway Controller Tire Linc allows you to monitor your tire pressure in real time while on the road and helps you to prevent over or under-inflated tires, which can quickly lead to a dangerous blowout. CURT Echo brake controllers feature Bluetooth™ connectivity and allow you to monitor and adjust your brake level output and brake sensitivity from your smartphone. CURT True Course Auto is an automated system that prevents trailer sway when unexpected events occur, such as emergency maneuvers, high wind conditions or when tire blowouts happen. Note: Products sold separately With OneControl Auto You Can Easily: - Monitor trailer tire pressure - Control trailer brake output and sensitivity - Prevent trailer sway and avoid accidents

Screenshots

PUB Reader4 screens
OneControl Auto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OneControl Auto at Free against PUB Reader's $14.99. OneControl Auto also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (793 vs 48). PUB Reader's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 2.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

OneControl Auto is free to download; PUB Reader costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PUB Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OneControl Auto has 793 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of PUB Reader's written reviews are positive against 6% of OneControl Auto's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PUB Reader ships an update every 7 months, OneControl Auto monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PUB Reader versus OneControl Auto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPUB ReaderOneControl Auto
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (48 ratings) — better2.7 (793 ratings)
Positive reviews7.1% of reviews — better5.7% of reviews
Number of ratings48793 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRootRise Technologies Pvt. Ltd.Lippert Components, Inc.

Customer experience

PUB Reader

All ratings48 ratings
Positive72.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.9%

OneControl Auto

All ratings793 ratings
Positive42.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative55.1%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive5.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative92.0%

Bugs and requests

PUB Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OneControl Auto

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes on location permissions screen
  • Brakes locking up unexpectedly
  • App unable to connect to Bluetooth device

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved Bluetooth stability
  • Ability to use old app

In-app purchases

None

PUB Reader

No in-app purchases

None

OneControl Auto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PUB Reader free?
PUB Reader costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OneControl Auto free?
OneControl Auto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PUB Reader or OneControl Auto?
PUB Reader is rated higher. PUB Reader averages 3.9 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while OneControl Auto averages 2.7 from 793 ratings.
Do PUB Reader or OneControl Auto have ads?
Neither PUB Reader nor OneControl Auto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PUB Reader or OneControl Auto?
PUB Reader ships an update every 7 months, and OneControl Auto monthly. Most recently, PUB Reader was updated on October 7, 2026 and OneControl Auto on October 13, 2026.

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